1823
World premiere of Carl Maria von Weber’s *Euryanthe* at the Theater am Kärntnertor in Vienna.
October 25 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on October 25, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1825
Birth of Johann Strauss II in Vienna, prolific composer of operettas including *Die Fledermaus* and *Der Zigeunerbaron*.
1838
Birth of Georges Bizet in Paris, French Romantic composer best known for the opera *Carmen*.
1912
Premiere of the original (1912) version of Richard Strauss’s *Ariadne auf Naxos* at the Stuttgart Court Theatre.